Very true.

My phone was smashed (literally, nearly in half) so I was lucky that they asked and I was able to tell the first responders who to contact. I could only remember one phone number (my oldest son) but it was enough.

That was a wakeup call. I have since sewn emergency info into my jacket as well as having a patch for allergies and blood type.

Without a phone of my own, I was working thru the hospital to communicate outside. I think it was more than a month before I got back in touch with the forum after I got a PM email notification from Darryl.

Many thanks, Mike, for taking the initiative.

 

Yeah, that's a Great Idea.

I had originally gotten a tattoo of my "Emergency Contact" phone #, but then with all the Strikeouts...well, it's a mess...nothing like Tarik's Tattoo

 

The LEOs can usually ID us thru plates, registration, etc. and track down next of kin or other family thru legal docs but that takes time.

I keep my registration in my jacket but I often ride without my wallet so that was my only ID. I lost several personal items from my belt and pockets in the tumble. Some were found. Others not. So I decided something attached to me was a good idea.

I do like the tattoo idea. I could get my kids names or something that would never change. Thankfully, my ex-wife and I are still friends so she is a viable emergency contact...but I wouldn't advertise that for her own privacy. (She's re-married).

 

Man - really makes me think about sticking some sort of information in my wallet incase phone is lost/ damaged when Im out on my own.
If anyone have a way to get him a card or something, id be up for sending him some physical well wishes.

 

I was wondering about his lack of posts over the past few weeks this weekend. Hope he heals up soon.

 

One of my favorite posters here and one of the most helpful. Praying for a speedy recovery!

 

Flying Tigers style...

"This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue and protect him."

"I am an American airman. My plane is destroyed. I cannot speak your language. I am an enemy of the Japanese. Please give me food and take me to the nearest Allied military post."

 

Multi, thanks again for providing an update. This really sucks, I can't stop thinking about it. I really really really hope there is a full recovery in sight. If you have any contact with people close to him, let him know...

 

Cvaria thinking and praying for you. Man this sucks I was staring to wounder why so quiet. Thank you guys for the update he is a great guy and has helped me a ton with my bike.

 

Will do Tarik... I hope things have changed, but I don't think he was "communicating", at least up to the last update

I'll reach out again by this weekend, if I haven't received any info